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Welcome to the Institute for Governance and Civics Faculty & Staff Hiring Page. Here, you will find all current job opportunities available within the IGC, along with detailed descriptions of each position. These listings represent an exciting chance to join a team dedicated to enhancing civic understanding and engagement through rigorous academic scholarship.
Open Positions

Job ID: 62033

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Institute for Governance and Civics | Office of the Provost

 

Responsibilities

The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University seeks candidates for a Research Faculty position to be the head of the IGC’s Economic Liberty branch.

The successful candidate will be responsible for interacting with researchers, policymakers, and staff. Responsibilities also include collecting and aggregating data from various sources, executing policy analyses, and possibly designing and carrying out experiments.

The position also involves advising the Director in overseeing and implementing the goals of the Economic Liberty Branch. The successful candidate will assist various PIs affiliated with the IGC in their grant and paper writing where applicable. The successful candidate will plan public meetings and conferences and present research at those and other conferences.

The successful candidate will be expected to show commitment to the mission of enhancing civic awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the IGC.

Qualifications

Academic doctorate or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates whose research focuses on public economics are preferred, though candidates in other sub-fields will be considered.

Other Information

About the Institute for Governance and Civics:

The Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) is dedicated to becoming the nation's premier policy institute in creating the next generation of effective citizens and responsible leaders. Established in 2023, the IGC advances constitutional liberty, economic liberty, conscience liberty, and educational liberty through bold research, transformative teaching, and fearless debate.

Contact Info

Ryan Owens

ryan.owens@fsu.edu 

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 Apply here

 Job ID: 62033

Job ID: 61671

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Institute for Governance and Civics | Office of the Provost

 

Responsibilities

This position will coordinate day-to-day research and implementation activities for Founding Voices, a three-year project bringing early American history to life for middle school students through live and AI-powered historical interpreters.

  • Coordinate scheduling and communication among schools, teachers, and historical interpreters. Facilitate school visits, ensuring smooth logistics and compliance with project timelines. Serve as a primary liaison between the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC), project evaluators, and school administrators.
  • Assist with the administration and collection of pre- and post-assessments from participating students and teachers. Enter and maintain assessment data accurately and confidentially in approved systems. Support the research team with data organization, reporting, and documentation for evaluation purposes.
  • Help organize project-related events, training sessions, and dissemination activities. Contribute to program reports and communications, ensuring alignment with project goals and Department of Education requirements.
  • This position will involve occasional travel to participating schools or events throughout Florida.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position is being readvertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 Apply here

 Job ID: 61671

Job ID: 62045

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Institute for Governance and Civics | Office of the Provost

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice in grant submission and pre-award management and support post-award activities. Serves as the primary liaison between IGC, SRA, and the FSU Research Foundation.
  • Oversight agreement development, financial monitoring, and timely submission of project deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, sponsor requirements, university policies, and program guidelines.
  • Coordinate and provide technical assistance to faculty and staff in the preparation, review, submission, and administration of sponsored research proposals and awards, including grant modifications, subawards, progress reports, and budgets. Reviews and approvals (Level 1) proposal applications in institutional systems on behalf of the IGC Director to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Serve as the primary Grants Administrator for all centralized IGC contracts and grants, including agreement creation, award oversight, and renewal proposal and subaward coordination, in coordination with authorized institutional offices. Acts as an intermediary with principal investigators and administrative staff to ensure effective award management.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal IGC policies and procedures related to RAMP, contracts, non-financial agreements (e.g., NDAs and MTAs), grant proposals, and awards across all stages of the sponsored project lifecycle.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops for incoming researchers and related support staff on sponsored programs, sponsoring agencies, and institutional systems, as needed.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and four years of experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

This position requires successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire. https://www.research.fsu.edu/research-offices/sra/resources/training/espear/ 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven track record of managing Level 1 proposal applications and serving as a primary liaison with institutional offices like SRA or the Research Foundations.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal and state statutes and sponsor-specific regulations regarding sponsored research.
  • Experience developing and facilitating training workshops for faculty and staff on grant management and institutional policies.

Helpful

About the IGC:

  • The Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) is dedicated to becoming the nation's premier policy institute in creating the next generation of effective citizens and responsible leaders. 
  • Established in 2023, the IGC advances constitutional liberty, economic liberty, conscience liberty, and educational liberty through bold research, transformative teaching, and fearless

Contact Info

Lila Seagle - lseagle@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 Apply here

 Job ID: 62045

Job ID: 62032

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Institute for Governance and Civics | Office of the Provost

 

Responsibilities

The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University seeks candidates for a Research Faculty position in the areas of bureaucracy, federalism, or American constitutional development.

We are open to candidates from various disciplines, such as political science, history, public policy, and related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to show a commitment to the mission of enhancing civic awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the IGC. 

Qualifications

Academic doctorate or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with public-facing events is preferred.

Other Information

About the Institute for Governance and Civics:

The Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) is dedicated to becoming the nation's premier policy institute in creating the next generation of effective citizens and responsible leaders. Established in 2023, the IGC advances constitutional liberty, economic liberty, conscience liberty, and educational liberty through bold research, transformative teaching, and fearless debate.

Contact Info

Ryan Owens

ryan.owens@fsu.edu 

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 Apply here

 Job ID: 62032